Maharashtra FDA suspends Radhakrishna Hotel’s licence after food-safety complaint
Maharashtra FDA suspended Radhakrishna Hotel’s licence after a customer allegedly found a dead mouse in a dosa in Borivali West. MP Sanjay Raut alleged officials sought bribes to reverse enforcement actions; FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe said action on corruption requires concrete evidence.
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- a customer in Borivali West allegedly found a dead mouse inside a Mysore Masala Dosa
- the FDA suspended the restaurant’s licence and launched an investigation
- Sanjay Raut has alleged that some FDA officials demanded bribes from businesses facing action
Why it matters to operators and investors
Radhakrishna Hotel’s licence suspension underscores the need to audit food-safety controls and complaint handling before an alleged hygiene failure becomes an operating and brand-trust crisis.
What to watch next
- An FDA order restoring or continuing the licence suspension
- A restaurant announcement documenting corrective measures
- Customer footfall following any authorised reopening
- Submission of concrete evidence supporting the bribery allegations
The counter-case
The suspension threatens restaurant revenue and customer trust, but the signal concerns one establishment and does not establish a broader retail-sector problem. The customer's allegation is not equivalent to a confirmed inspection finding, and the separate bribery allegations should not be treated as evidence of corruption in this case.